Serhiy Arbuzov: Depreciation of hryvnya is not stipulated by the economic factors

Despite the political confrontations, there are no economic reasons for concern, including the hryvnya course.

The First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Arbuzov declared in the course of the Government’s session today.

“The political instability overhangs the currency market. There is certain strain despite the absence of any economic reasons for that. Yesterday the National Bank made public the balance of payments for the previous year. The balance is positive and makes up USD 2 billion. Just to remind in 2012 the balance was minus USD 4 billion, in the previous – USD 2 billion,” he said.  

Moreover, the First Vice Premier stressed the Government was working on reducing of the negative impact of the political situation on the economic processes.

At this Serhiy Arbuzov admitted there had proved impossible to avoid such an impact in full.

In this connection the Governmental representative urged all the sides of the political confrontation to faster settle the conflict.

“Just remember: in the long run – the events influence the budget of every family,” he emphasized.